Ranta Goby
📖 Overview
Ranta Goby (Feia ranta), first described by Winterbottom, 2003 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2 to 7 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ranta Goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ranta Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 7 m . Tropical Northwest Pacific: Viet Nam.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ranta Goby |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ranta Goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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